Red shirted riders are the out riders, they spent the weekend "running" scores to the scoring tent, catching loose horses, bringing water to jump judges and other stuff. First aid people were in pink shirts, and generally stationary.

Michelle

Inside me is a thin woman trying to get out. I usually shut the bitch up with a martini.

I love your website! And I was just going to suggest you try your talent at weddings and saw the ones you did. FABULOUS! I know you weren't planning on changing careers, but honestly, I think you are now in the RIGHT one, Toots!

pitbullmamaliz wrote:These 2 are AWESOME, especially that first one!!!

Thanks!

At the end of the day I wandered back to the orchard, and found this spot where they had three jumps in a row, then had a hairpin turn, up hill to a long gallop. I parked myself right about where a couple of riders chose to dig in. I got a few horses in pretty interesting angles. Thing is, by the time I found a few of the spots, that level was almost done.

BUT, I've been asked back for next year, so even though the course is going to be different (obviously) I have some experience with it!

Michelle

Inside me is a thin woman trying to get out. I usually shut the bitch up with a martini.

I agree with the good career orientation, congrats for the re-invite next year! Those are some great shots, the angle on the dark bay that's running (kind of oblique?) is really nice. Also the gray guy jumping overthe log, looks like he's jumping into emptiness. Guts!

I probably have the wrong parameters and positioning, but photographing horses in action, just at that sweet spot over the jump, never works well for me, or at least doesn't look nearly as fantastic...

We had some cancellations in the jump judge department.....free shirt... free lunch.....free lunch tote......great view of the xc course(can't get any closer) .........contact Lisa Schneider at lschneider@lawleyinsurance.com

Michelle

Inside me is a thin woman trying to get out. I usually shut the bitch up with a martini.